Ohio State QBs Shine in Spring Game

Sayin and St. Clair impress in annual Buckeyes scrimmage

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:18am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an Ohio State football game, with the players and field broken down into overlapping planes of scarlet and gray, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.Ohio State's quarterbacks showcase their skills and leadership in the team's annual spring game scrimmage.Columbus Today

Ohio State's annual spring football game featured strong performances from the Buckeyes' top two quarterbacks, Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair. Sayin, the entrenched starter, and St. Clair, his backup, both showcased their skills in the highly anticipated exhibition match.

Why it matters

The spring game is a crucial evaluation period for Ohio State's coaching staff to assess their quarterback depth and development ahead of the upcoming season. With Sayin firmly established as the starter, the performance of St. Clair, the backup, is particularly important as the Buckeyes look to solidify their QB depth chart.

The details

Both Sayin and St. Clair made plays with their arms and legs, demonstrating the dual-threat capabilities that have become a hallmark of Ohio State's offense in recent years. Sayin in particular impressed with his ability to make tough, decisive runs when plays broke down, underscoring his leadership and toughness as the team's QB1.

  • The Ohio State spring game took place on April 15, 2026.

The players

Julian Sayin

Ohio State's starting quarterback, solidly entrenched in the role.

Tavien St. Clair

Ohio State's backup quarterback, looking to solidify his position on the depth chart.

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What they’re saying

“There are moments as a quarterback when you have to drop your shoulder and go get the touchdown or the first down for the team and that's part of being a leader and being a tough leader.”

— Julian Sayin, Ohio State Starting Quarterback

What’s next

The Buckeyes will continue their offseason program and prepare for their first game of the 2026 season in September.

The takeaway

Ohio State's quarterback situation appears to be in good hands with Sayin leading the way and St. Clair providing solid depth. The spring game showcased the team's offensive firepower and the leadership qualities of its signal-callers.